as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can sweat out one more year of this job—before I totally flip out
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Recent Examples of sweat out
The Hawks had to sweat out a third-period penalty kill and Florida’s six-on-five, but Foligno ended the threat when intercepted Carter Verhaeghe’s lazy back pass to Aaron Ekblad and chopped in an empty-netter.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
Choose one like this from Under Armour on Amazon that’s made from moisture-wicking materials to keep sweat out of your eyes and retain warmth.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
The country is very proud of its saunas, which Stars coach Peter DeBoer joked offered some a chance to sweat out the Finnish beer that was consumed in the first night or two of the trip.
—Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Reno admits that his headband was originally a way to keep sweat out of his eyes, but grew into something unexpectedly iconic over the years.
—Roy Trakin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
Choose one like this from Under Armour on Amazon that’s made from moisture-wicking materials to keep sweat out of your eyes and retain warmth.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
The country is very proud of its saunas, which Stars coach Peter DeBoer joked offered some a chance to sweat out the Finnish beer that was consumed in the first night or two of the trip.
—Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Reno admits that his headband was originally a way to keep sweat out of his eyes, but grew into something unexpectedly iconic over the years.
—Roy Trakin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat out
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Free cash flow stood at over $157 million for the trailing 12 months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.—
Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Jan. 2025
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Its departments handle border security, immigration detention, citizenship processing, airport security, and natural disasters, among other things.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Lobos’ home arena, aptly named The Pit, is considered one of the tougher arenas to visit in the Mountain West — last week, New Mexico easily handled San Diego State 62-48.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests that validation helps people feel understood and accepted, and can even defuse intense emotions.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
13 Jan. 2025
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For example, an iPhone user may be asked to reply yes (Y) or no (N) to accept a delivery.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Shorts have taken steps to mimic TikTok’s short-form video feed, but none have managed to grow into the dominant cultural engine that fuels memes and online trends.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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From Hotel Heron, take a roundabout route and walk along Duke, Prince and King streets, heading toward the waterfront.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
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When Megan Martin’s second child was born, her family had less than $100 a week to spend at the grocery store.—
Michael Cuglietta,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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Yet his 19th century call for pausing mechanical progress bears a striking resemblance to recent open letters and policy proposals about AI safety.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Jan. 2025
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During the removal, the reptile expert noticed the snake had sustained multiple wounds, which appeared to be cat bites.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each defense is led by an All-American — Notre Dame’s by safety Xavier Watts, Penn State’s by edge rusher Abdul Carter, who is a game-time decision after sustaining an injury in the Fiesta Bowl.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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